Operating Instructions High Definition Custom Home Theater Plasma Display Model No. TH-50VX100E TH-65VX100E The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://panasonic.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) • Pedestal ................................................................................TY-ST50VX100 (for TH-50VX100E), TY-ST65VX100 (for TH-65VX100E) • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)..................
Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. • Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000323 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) Size) POS. /SIZE PICTURE DISPLAY FUNCTION PC COMPO. HDMI フ CH INPUT VIDEO MENU EXT.SCALER OFF TIMER MEM. LOAD DISPLAY Power supply cord Fixing band × 1 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. 2.
Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. 1 2 Speaker terminal (L) Speaker terminal (R) 2 AC cord connection (see page 12) – AC cord fixing Unplug the AC cord Close 1 Push until the hook clicks. 1 Plug the AC cord into the display unit. Plug the AC cord until it clicks. 2 Note: Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB Mini D-sub 15p PC cable Audio (Male) Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input Terminal.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 SERIAL RS-232C Straight cable Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections HDMI connection This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and RCA Component Video Terminal Board (TY-42TM6Z) as standard equipment. [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal T.M.D.S Data2+ T.M.D.S Data2 Shield T.M.D.S Data2T.M.D.S Data1+ T.M.D.S Data1 Shield T.M.D.S Data1T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 Shield T.M.D.S Data0T.M.D.S Clock+ 19 Pin No. Signal T.M.D.S Clock Shield 11 12 T.M.D.S Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 8) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet. Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first.
Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. INPUT Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. PC COMPO.
Basic Controls Main Unit INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC selection) (see page 13) When the menu screen is displayed: “▲” : press to move the cursor up “▼” : press to move the cursor down (see page 18) Remote control sensor INPUT Main Power On / Off Switch MENU Screen ON / OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 18) 14 MENU ENTER/■ Enter / Aspect button (see page 17, 18) Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF......
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter POS. /SIZE button (see page 30) PICTURE button (see page 20) Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. LIGHT button Lights the INPUT and VIDEO MENU buttons for 5 seconds.
Basic Controls Scrolling bar and Test patterns functions Pressing activates one of the following two functions. The function button setting can be configured by accessing “Function button assign” in the Options menu. (see page 41) Scrolling bar Test patterns Press Press Press to select “Yes”. Scrolling bar Scrolling bar Yes No Test patterns Yes Press. Activates the Scrolling bar only screensaver. After 15 minutes, the display enters standby mode. No Press.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the picture, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law.
On-Screen Menu Displays Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching Display best suited for you. POS. /SIZE PICTURE 1 Display the menu screen. Picture Unit press Normalise Setup Picture Mode Pos. /Size Contrast 25 Sound Brightness 0 Sharpness 5 Options Remote Control White balance Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.
On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Picture Normalise Advanced settings Setup Picture Mode Pos.
Picture Adjustments 1 2 Display the menu screen. During “RGB” and “PC” input signal. Select “Picture”. Normalise Picture Picture Mode OK 2 Normal Contrast 25 Setup Brightness 0 Pos. /Size Sharpness 5 select 1 Sound White balance Normal Colour Management Off Advanced settings 3 Select the item and set. During “Digital” and “Component” input signal.
Picture Adjustments ● Contrast Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. ● Brightness Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. ● Colour Less Darker More Adjusts for nice skin colour. Reddish ● Sharpness Brighter Adjusts colour saturation. Less ● Hue More Greenish Adjusts picture sharpness. Less More ● White balance Switches to various screen colour tones. Normal: Intermediate colour temperature. Cool: Colours with a bluish tinge.
Picture Adjustments Advanced settings Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level. Notes: • The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal. • The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference. Advanced settings Normalise Picture Mode Normalise Normal Contrast 25 Black extension 0 Brightness 0 Input level 0 Sharpness 5 Gamma White balance Colour Management 2.
Picture Adjustments ● Cinema reality When “On”, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to “Off”. Off On Off On Note: When “On”, this setting only affects the following signal input: • 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 1125 (1080) / 60i signal input during “Component” input signal.
Picture Profiles Up to 16 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as profiles and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings.
Picture Profiles Saving profiles Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profiles. 1 Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Advanced settings. (see page 20-23) 2 In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. 2 OK Memory save 5 Memory load Memory edit 3 1 select Select a profile name for saving the picture adjustment values. 2 OK Enter a name for the profile. [Entering profile names] Profile names can be up to 16 characters.
Picture Profiles Loading profiles Load profiles and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Note: Loaded profiles are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). 1 To load profiles 1–9 In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. 2 OK Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 1 select Select the profile to load. 1. [ ] 2. [ 1] 12.
Picture Profiles Editing profiles Delete or rename profiles as follows. Note: Locked profiles and profiles currently in use cannot be deleted. Note: Locked profiles cannot be renamed. 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. 2 Memory save 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. Memory save OK Memory edit Memory load Memory edit 2 Memory delete 2 OK 1 select Select the profile to delete. To delete all profiles, select “All delete”. 1. [ 2.
Picture Profiles Locking profiles You can lock saved profiles to restrict operations when the profiles are loaded. You can also set passwords. 1 2 Display the menu screen. Select “Options” and hold Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound for 3 seconds or more. 2 OK (3 seconds or more) 1 select 4 Enter a 4-digit password. The default password is “0123”. 5 Select “OK”. Input password OK Options 3 6 Select “Memory lock”.
Picture Profiles Switches to “Picture Mode” mode display. 1 Follow steps 1–5 in the previous procedure, . 2 Select “isf Mode”. MEMORY1 Lock1 MEMORY2 Off MEMORY12 Off isf Mode Off 2 set 1 select Change password 3 4 Specify “On” or “Off”. Exit the menu. or Specifying “On” for isf Mode changes the “Picture Mode” mode display as follows.
Adjusting Pos. /Size 1 2 Display the menu screen. During “Digital”, “SDI” and “HDMI” input signal. Select “Pos. /Size”. Normalise 2 Picture OK Setup H-Pos 0 Pos. /Size H-Size 0 Sound 1 3 select Select the item and set. Normalise Auto Setup 4 Auto Setup H-Pos 0 H-Size 0 V-Pos 0 V-Size 0 1:1 Pixel Mode Off Display size Off 2 adjust or select 1 select V-Pos 0 V-Size 0 1:1 Pixel Mode Off Display size Off During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal.
Adjusting Pos. /Size ● Dot Clock (During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed. If this happens, adjust so that any such noise is minimized. ● Clock Phase (During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal) Eliminate the flickering and distortion. ● 1:1 Pixel Mode Adjusts the display size when 1125i, 1125p or 1250i signal is input. Notes: • Select On when you would like to replay 1920 × 1080 input signal.
Sound Adjustment 1 2 Display the menu screen. Normalise Sound Mode Select “Sound” 2 Picture Setup OK Pos. /Size Sound 3 1 select 2 adjust or select 1 select Select the item and set. Normal Bass 0 Mid 0 Treble 0 Balance 0 Surround Volume Off 1 Normalise Sound Mode Normal Bass 0 Mid 0 Treble 0 Balance 0 Off Surround 1 Volume 4 Exit the menu. or Item Sound Mode Bass Mid Treble Balance Surround Volume Details Normal: Emits the original sound.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. 1 2 Display the menu screen. Start Select “Setup”. 2 OK Function Negative image Side panel High Setup Wobbling Off Pos. /Size Peak limit Off Picture Sound 3 Screensaver 1 select 2 OK 1 select 2 change 1 select Select “Screensaver”.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Reduces screen image retention These functions prevent the occurrence of an “image retention” on the display when turned ON. Wobbling: Automatically shifts the display image (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent image retention of sharper contour of image. On1: Shifts the image every 30 seconds. On2: Shifts the image at a dot level pitch depending on screen-detection. Peak limit: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
Specifying the scaler This menu can be used to specify whether the built-in scaler or an external scaler is used for scaler functions such as resizing and picture quality adjustment. The setting is valid with the following input signals. 1125 (1080) / 24p•25p•30p•50p•60p 1 2 Display the menu screen. Signal Screensaver Select “Setup”. Component/RGB-in select 2 Picture OK RGB External scaler mode Setup Pos. /Size 1 Sound 3 select Select “External scaler mode” and set.
Reduces power consumption 1 2 Display the menu screen. Signal Screensaver Select “Setup”. Component/RGB-in select 2 Picture OK Setup Pos. /Size 1 Sound 3 Component/RGB-in select RGB Off Standby save On Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left Power save Off Standby save On Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left 1 select English (UK) Exit the menu.
Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display Specify the background colour and display position of on-screen menus as follows. 1 2 Display the menu screen. Signal Screensaver Select “Setup”. 2 Picture Component/RGB-in select OK RGB External scaler mode Setup Pos. /Size 1 Sound 3 Specify the background colour. Select “OSD design” and choose the background colour (transparency).
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” 1 2 Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture 2 OK 1 select Setup Pos. /Size Sound 3 Select “Component / RGB-in select” and set. Signal Screensaver 2 change 1 select Component/RGB-in select RGB 4 External scaler mode Off Power save Off RGB Component Exit the menu.
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. For RGB Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select RGB External scaler mode Off [ RGB ] Signal Sync Auto XGA Mode 1024 ×768 H-Freq. 33.7 kHz 60.0 Hz Power save Off Standby save On V-Freq.
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Signal Sync XGA Mode [ RGB ] Auto 1024 ×768 2 change 1 select Auto on G VBS Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). Auto: The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync. on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
Options Adjustments 1 2 3 Display the menu screen. Select “Options”. Press Onscreen display On All Aspect Off Studio mode Function button assign for more than 3 seconds. Picture Memory lock 2 OK (more than 3 seconds) 1 select 2 set 1 select Setup Pos. /Size Sound Off Scrolling bar Options 4 Select the item and set. Onscreen display On All Aspect Off Studio mode Off Function button assign Scrolling bar Memory lock 5 Exit the menu.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the Display, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the Display’s remote control. You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipment. (see page 43) 1 Select the input mode. (see page 13) INPUT HDMI1 DISPLAY HDMI2 HDMI3 INPUT HDMI4 COMPONENT PC PC COMPO. HDMI フ 2 Select the remote control mode.
Watching Videos and DVDs Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this Display’s remote control. 1 2 3 4 Connect the external equipment to the Display and Power Off the external equipment. Press both buttons simultaneously for more + than 3 seconds. DISPLAY Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. Select the equipment. VCR DBS/CBL DVD PC COMPO.
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 2 Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture 2 OK 1 select 1 select 1 select 2 OK 1 select 2 OK Setup Pos. /Size Sound 3 Select “OSD Language”. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select RGB External scaler mode Off Power save Off Standby save On Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language English (UK) 4 Press 5 Select “YES”.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting On All Aspect: Off 16:9 14:9 16:9 14:9 Just Just Just1 Just2 – 4:3 4:3 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2) – 4:3 Full 4:3 Full Zoom Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom3 46 Picture Enlarged screen Description The display of the pictures fills the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Remote Control Operation / Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the Display’s remote control. Register the remote control codes (page 43) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (see page 47, 48) Note: Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.
Remote Control Operation / Code List Remote Control Code List (Continued) VCR Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code ABS 1972 Gradiente 0000 Nikko 0037 Singer 0072 Admiral 0048, 0209 Harley Davidson 0000 Niveus Media 1972 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616, 1615, 1616 Adventura 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Noblex 0240 Sony Aiko 0278 Harwood 0072 Northgate 1972 0000, 0032, 0033, 0035, 0636, 1032, 1232, 1972 Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0124 Hewlett Packard 1972 Olympus 0035 Stack 9
Applicable Input Signals Signal name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 2,048 × 1,080 / 24sF ∗7 2,048 ×
Applicable Input Signals VIDEO input (HDMI) Signal format 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VGA60 525/60p 625/50p 750/60p 750/50p 1125/60i 1125/50i 1125/60p 1125/50p 1125/24p Vertical Horizontal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) 59.94 31.47 59.94 31.47 50.00 31.25 60.00 45.00 50.00 37.50 60.00 33.75 50.00 28.13 60.00 67.50 50.00 56.26 24.00 27.00 Audio signal Linear PCM : 48/44.1/32 kHz 50 Dot clock (MHz) 25.18 27.00 27.00 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 148.50 148.50 74.
Specifications TH-50VX100E Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals HDMI A-B COMPONENT/RGB IN PC IN SERIAL Speaker terminal Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing band Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) TH-65VX100E 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 485 W 710 W Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
